Costa Rica
Cost of Living in Perez Zeledon
Monthly Total
$1,391
$24,343
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$329
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$35
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$329
$5,758
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$154
$2,695
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$190
$3,325
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$80
$1,400
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$1,391
$24,343
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